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Mike Tyson is a synonym for boxing. A gritty finisher and lethal aggressor took the American heavyweight division of boxing to its pinnacle. The charisma he showcased in the prime days of his career created a psychological fear in the mind of his opponents. However, it happened because of his command over boxing skills. The former two-time heavyweight champion unveiled his strategy of studying his opponent before facing him in the ring.

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‘The Baddest Man on Planet’, recently sat down with the WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair, and Women’s UFC Bantamweight champion, Julianna Pena. While interacting, Tyson stated he used to watch the clips of his opponent.

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He told, “I watch him. I watch him till the day the contract sign so we’re in the dressing room we’re going into the ring. I look at them on my tape every night and when I go to my dressing room to get prepared, I’m watching until they call me out.

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Moreover, the whole interaction between two icons of the 90s turned out to be a memorable one.

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Will Mike Tyson make a comeback in the year 2022?

Whether ‘Iron’ Mike will lace gloves again has been a subject of debate for quite some time now. Recently, in an episode of his podcast ‘HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson’, he gave hints of his comeback.

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Talking to Joe Rogan, he claimed the Youtuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, is more profitable than champions. According to Tyson, ‘The Problem child’ can bring about 80 million people to the table.

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On the question of fighting with Paul, Tyson replied, “Only to break the record, though. I won’t go through with it if I’m not breaking the record.”

Furthermore, in excitement, he added, “I love that. Sounds good… Let’s do it Jakey. God, wouldn’t that be cool?”

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Notably, the Paul brothers and Mike Tyson were rumored to have a probable fight ahead, but this did not turn into a reality. However, Tyson had been in an exhibition bout with the veteran, Roy Jones Jr.

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Interestingly, the event turnout was a massive success.

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Will Mike Tyson apply his old techniques of studying his opponent against Jake Paul if the fight ever happens? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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